Stoneware vase with “harp skin” glaze designed by Agne Aronsson, Sweden, 1960s

Ref: GA301023

Gray stoneware vase with “harp skin” glaze designed by Agne Aronsson in Sweden, 1960s.

Condition:

Excellent. May show signs of age and use.

Dimensions:

Height 20 cm. Diameter 8 cm.

About the designer:

Agne Sigvard Aronsson (1924–1990) was a Swedish artist who worked as a ceramist, landscape painter, and drawing teacher. He was born on January 6, 1924, and studied at several institutions in Sweden, including Osby Samskola in 1941, as well as schools in Stockholm and Malmö such as the Skånska målarskolan. He also furthered his training through correspondence courses with Hermods and NKI, which gave him a solid foundation both artistically and technically.

Aronsson’s work is distinguished by the use of high-quality stoneware with glazes in natural shades such as dark brown, olive green, and earthy tones, often accompanied by subtle graphic details. His forms are organic and convey the essence of Mid-Century Scandinavian aesthetics, where simplicity is balanced with a strong artistic sensibility. In some of his lamps, he combined ceramics with natural elements such as sisal lampshades, creating warm and harmonious pieces consistent with the Nordic design of the 1960s.